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Historic $45B plan will build new airport terminals, add rail service, but tolls and fares will rise nj.com November 14, 2025 Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts wfmz.com November 14, 2025 Edison Council Adopts Ordinance Regulating Electric Scooters tapinto.net November 14, 2025 Carteret Awards $47.5M Ferry Terminal Construction Contract; Expects a 2028 Opening tapinto.net November 14, 2025 Will NJ see another gas tax increase? njspotlightnews.org November 13, 2025 Hillsborough Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Establish Self-Driving Vehicle Pilot Program in New Jersey tapinto.net November 13, 2025 NJ Transit CEO confirms he’s leaving the agency as it launches $917M project nj.com November 13, 2025 Why Can’t New York Fix Penn Station? nytimes.com November 12, 2025 Winter is Coming: Where NJ Driving Skills Rank in Snowy Weather nj.com November 12, 2025 Route 1 bridge between Edison and New Brunswick getting three-year, $110 million makeover aol.com November 12, 2025 Senate panel advances Bucco bill creating Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program wrnjradio.com November 12, 2025 New Photo ID Required for NJ TRANSIT Reduced Fare Program pix11.com November 12, 2025 Price tag to fix sinkholes that shut down I-80 cost more than $30M NJ.com, November 11, 2025 Zwicker Bill to Establish Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program Advances Insider NJ, November 10, 2025 Dangerous Habit Far Too Many NJ Drivers Have nj1015.com November 10, 2025 Flight Delays/Cancellations Worsen at Newark nj1015.com November 10, 2025 Free wellness transportation program for Monmouth County NJ residents. monmouthhealthandwellness.com November 10, 2025 Why NJ Transit is now spot checking tickets before commuters get on trains nj.com November 11, 2025 Regional Roundup A roundup of transportation news from daily, weekly and online outlets. Who’s using public transit to get to work in N.J.? NJ.com, November 10, 2025 - More people of color in New Jersey relied on public transportation to get to work compared to their white counterparts, according to the latest Census figures. New Brunswick Says ‘Drive Smart, Drive Safe’ with Year-Long Campaign cityofbrunswick.org November 7, 2025 City police are launching a year-long traffic safety campaign to make the roads even safer. The department will focus on educating the community and further enforcing traffic laws related to pedestrian safety, distracted driving, impaired driving, and speeding. Bridgewater Hears Concerns on E-Bikes and Rules for Safety tapinto.net November 7, 2025 The topic of electric bicycles, better known as e-bikes, was discussed by the Bridgewater Township Council. New biometric screening comes to Newark Airport. Will you still need to show a Real ID? nj.com October 30, 2025 A faster way to get through part of the Transportation Security Administration screening process is coming to Newark Liberty International Airport Thursday. Paterson Great Falls gets new pedestrian bridge installed News12 NJ November 7, 2025 - The bridge was shut down for three years for reconstruction. Officials are expecting the bridge to be ready for visitors to use before the end of the year. Air traffic to be reduced by 10% across ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown nj.com November 6, 2025 The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown How to Travel Safely With Children and Teens nytimes.com November 6, 2025 Experts advise starting conversations about safety about a week before a journey, taking a family photo at the start of each day, and labeling bags and clothes. Holmdel Road Set To Close At Train Tracks: See When msn.com, November 5, 2025 - Drivers should be aware of a road closure set to begin on Thursday at Holmdel Road, the Hazlet Township Police Department said. Beginning Thursday (Nov. 6) at 9 a.m., police said NJ Transit will be replacing the double track at the Holmdel Road Crossing, and Holmdel Road will be closed at the train tracks for construction. TSA closes checkpoints at this airport, due to federal shutdown. What’s next for travelers? NJ.com, November 5, 2025 - Effects of the federal shutdown are being felt by air travelers after two Transportation Security Administration checkpoints were shut down at Philadelphia International Airport. Could Newark and the Port Authority’s New York airports be next? NJ Transit Station In Mahwah Gets Facelift: See What It Looks Like Now Patch.com, November 3, 2025 - Exterior renovations at Mahwah Station are complete, NJ Transit said Monday. The company said they replaced the station roof, a retaining wall, and a stairway. Construction Begins on New Brunswick Train Station Renovation JerseyDigs.com, November 3, 2025 - Commuters passing through the heart of Middlesex County are about to get an enhanced experience designed to complement New Brunswick’s growth as work has begun to revamp the city’s historic train station A Cruisin’ Commute: New Jersey’s Top Ferry Towns tapinto.net October 31, 2025 Traffic jams and canceled trains. They’re seemingly unavoidable pitfalls of commuting from New Jersey to New York. But there are less congested routes to Manhattan if you don’t mind cruising on the water. NJ Transit starts process to find marquee tenant of renovated Hoboken Ferry Terminal roi-nj.com October 30, 2025 NJ Transit continues to advance the restoration of the 117-year-old Lackawanna Ferry Terminal on the first and second floors of historic Hoboken Terminal as part of the broader Hoboken Connect redevelopment project. News Archive Get the weekly Regional Roundup of news sent to you by subscribing to the NJTPA E-list. Research Transfers Some recent research postings from InTransition magazine. Two-thirds of Minnesota Rebate Recipients Bought Their First E-bike Two-thirds of those surveyed in Minnesota’s e-bike rebate program said they were able to purchase their first e-bike thanks to the rebate, with half of rebates going to households earning less than $75,000 annually. Brooklyn Tops Large Cities for Best Bike Network A tiny Michigan town has the best bicycle network in the world while Brooklyn unseated Minneapolis as tops among the largest cities, according to a leading advocacy organization's scorecard. Chicago Region Leads National Rail Ridership Growth Intercity rail travel out of Chicago has outpaced other regions in the U.S. the past year and is projected to grow 10 percent over the next two years. Issues & Insights A list of links to recent articles, reports and announcements relating to transportation policy, legislation and research. New NYC Ferry routes bring direct boat ride between Brooklyn and Staten Island Gothamist, November 11, 2025 - Brooklyn and Staten Island politicians have for years called for a ferry connection between the two boroughs, providing a mass transit alternative to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which is only accessible by car. This Walkable Gathering Space Has Transformed a City’s Main Street Governing.com, October 27, 2025 - The city invested $11.5 million to transform a busy thoroughfare into an inviting public space. The three lanes in the center of the five-lane road were replaced by a series of tree-lined ramblas. (Spanish for both “avenue” and “watercourse,” because dry stream beds served as streets in early cities.) Cutting Emissions, the Roundabout Way, in New Hampshire The New York Times, October 21, 2025 - Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts. NYC plans to untangle chaotic Chinatown intersection, build new plaza Gothamist, October 21, 2025 - Data shared by the transportation department shows nearly 10,000 pedestrians passed through the intersection during peak afternoon and evening hours. DOT officials said the existing intersection requires pedestrians to walk long distances to cross the street while cars turn into the road. Bridge, building maintenance backlogs will hit state budgets as federal aid declines Stateline, October 15, 2025 - The growing backlog of bridges and public buildings in need of repair or replacement poses an increasing threat to state finances, but tracking of maintenance liabilities varies wildly across the states. 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